Discusses the extent to which the doctrine of necessity in international law possesses legal validity and also the extent to which lawful limitations may be imp

Necessity is a notoriously dangerous and slippery concept-dangerous because it contemplates virtually unrestrained killing in warfare and slippery when used in

"Necessity and proportionality occupy a firm place in the international law governing the use of force by states. Perhaps most importantly for practical purpose

Necessity is a notoriously dangerous and slippery concept-dangerous because it contemplates virtually unrestrained killing in warfare and slippery when used in

There has been considerable debate in the international community as to the legality of the forceful actions in Kosovo in 1999, Afghanistan in 2002 and Iraq in